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Letter from James in Chicago, IL to his parents, 1941-02-14

Letter from James in Chicago, IL to his parents.

Photo of a boot heel found at the crash site

Photo of a boot heel, bottom, found at the crash site. It is USA made and most likely belonged to James Dibble.

Memorial Service Program for the ceremony honoring war dead at Hastings High School

Memorial Service Program held at Hastings High School in 1946 honoring 27 Hastings residents who died in World War II.

Notes from Pilot Capt. Charlie McCann on the photo of him landing his P-38 "Lady Beverly"

Notes from Pilot Capt. Charlie McCann on the photo of him flying his P-38 "Lady Beverly"

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, July 9, 1943

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, July 9, 1943.

Newspaper clipping reporting James' gifts to his parents for Mother's and Father's Day

Newspaper clipping reporting James' gifts to his parents for Mother's and Father's Day.

Letter from James in King City, CA during primary training to his mother, 1942-05-29

Letter from James in King City, CA during primary training to his mother.

Letter from James in Chicago, IL to his father, 1941-11-11

Letter from James in Chicago, IL to his father.

Photo of a boot heel found at the crash site

Photo of a boot heel, top side with ruler, found at the crash site. It is USA made and most likely belonged to James Dibble.

The Reminder newspaper article on a ceremony at Hastings High School to honor James Dibble

The Reminder newspaper article on a ceremony at Hastings High School to honor James Dibble. Included was his widow Maxine, also a Hastings High School graduate.

Six crew chiefs in front of Capt. Charlie McCann's P-38

Six crew chiefs in front of Capt. Charlie McCann's P-38. His chief Pillard is 4th from the left.

Letter from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky), 1943-06-06

Letter from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky).

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, July 11, 1943

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, July 11, 1943.

Letter from James in King City, CA during primary training to his mother, 1942-06-08

Letter from James in King City, CA during primary training to his mother.

Postcard from James in Chicago, IL to his mother, 1941-11-11

Letter from James in Chicago, IL to his mother.

Photo of a boot heel found at the crash site

Photo of a boot heel, top side, found at the crash site. It is USA made and most likely belonged to James Dibble.

Letter to Maxine Dibble providing further details on James Dibble's crash and status, details later found to be in error

Letter to Maxine Dibble providing further details on James Dibble's crash and status, details later found to be in error.

Pilot Jack Pettus

Letter from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky), 1943-06-13

Letter from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky). He tells her here about receiving the Air Medal.

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, July 12, 1943

Mission Report for the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, July 12, 1943.

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